Lots happening in the CAS Event Center this Spring! Here’s a rundown of a few recent events which drew many new folks through our beautiful facility.

Cars & Caffeine

This year’s first Cars and Caffeine was definitely supercharged.  The perfect spring day brought out over 100 of the best looking high caliber cars to the series opener. Multiple Fisker Karma’s, McLaren MP4′s and a Bugatti Veyron top the list of exciting cars to be seen at the event. San Jose State University’s Formula SAE program brought their school race car and operated the “The Laguna Seca Simulator Challenge”. All proceeds went to support their race car program. We thank our sponsor, Borelli Motorsports for sponsoring the tasty BBQ lunch. They also demonstrated their diesel powered auto body steam cleaner showing how it can clean a car without regular water. The Dietsch Werks chassis dyno by Superflow was open for inspection. Many of the Club Auto Sport businesses were open and saw a lot of traffic come into their shops. Our thanks to McLaren San Francisco for bringing their cars and some of their customers with their cars. Next month, we will be featuring Corvettes in addition to more of those great cars from in and around Silicon Valley.  Check out the full blog post with photos here.

April 25 Club Auto Sport celebrated National Administrative Professionals Day with a Special Lunch and Laughter

Club Auto Sport hosted a National Administrative Professionals Day on April 25th with an outstanding luncheon in honor of all administrative professionals. In a world that demands the masters of gatekeepers, customers, clients and employees, the admin is the “pulse of the office.”

As our special guests entered the main clubhouse, they were greeted with a special Mango Sangria cocktail created by PSRT and the sounds of Jazz Guitarist Jesse Charles. Their eyes were stunned with the tables set with beautiful linens by Classic Party Rental and fragrant floral centerpiece settings provided by Bloomsters.

Our guests networked, mingled, and dined on our fun-filled food selections by PSRT. They strolled amongst our exotic and historical car collections, just enjoying the afternoon away from the office.

Jim Pelley, from Laughter Works, took the stage and entertained the crowd with 50 minutes of pure fun and laughter; leaving our guests full of jokes that will last through time and the motivation of using laughter to reduce stress in their day and to enjoy living in the moment.

Our guests were then showered with gifts… not only did everyone leave with a swag bag of fun goodies… many left with additional items such as an iPod, a 5 day trip to Mexico, Airship rides, jewelry, class certificates, chocolate, gift cards, books and more chocolate.

It was a wonderful afternoon and Club Auto Sport was honored to host such an event and look forward to bigger and better next year.

Mr. Copy Sales Event, 4/5/2012

Mr. Copy – a leading sales group specializing in workflow solutions and office systems from document management to collaborative communication tools and multifunction systems, held their bi-annual sales trade show in the Clubhouse at Club Auto Sport.  Mr. Copy and sales partners selected VIP customers and future prospects to come to the event to showcase the high quality equipment and services available to businesses.

Lincoln Day Dinner, Silicon Valley GOP Party Fundraiser4/3/2012

The SVGOP held its annual Lincoln Day Dinner, named after Abraham Lincoln Americas’ first Republican Party president on Tuesday, April 3rd. Their special guest speaker was Congressman Devin Nunes (CD-21). Congressman Nunes is a dynamic young representative from California’s Central Valley.  He is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and a leader in today’s water issues.

Guests included Supervisor Mike Wasserman, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, San Jose City Councilman Pete Constant, former Supervisor Don Gage and other local elected officials.

The event hosted 275 local republicans and the who’s who of the Silicon Valley Republican Party.  The event include a cocktail hour, a fine plated dinner provided by PSRT, speeches by local Mayors, and Congressmen.  The event also serves as the largest fundraising event for the SVGOP.

Hold your next event at Club Auto Sport!  Check out our venue options and then contact Darla Arndt at 408.770.1202.

So much to do in so little time. We’ve come a long way, baby! – Quaint sayings but in this case, right on the Money!

Phase 2’s foundation was planned, permitted and laid out in 2007 in conjunction with what we all know of as Club Auto Sport. Few knew what lay underneath the trailers and over flow parking on the south side of the property. That is until September 2011 when a deal was struck with Goodies Speed Shop. That deal started a beehive of activity. Club Auto Sport and it’s development team had to deliver a 34,000sf building in just 4 short months!

The ground breaking ceremony occurred on December 14, 2011 and everything started to shake rattle and roll! It has been fascinating watching this unfold. With just a couple of rain delays, we turned over keys to Goodies Speed Shop on May 1, 2012.

Already signed for another space is Supreme Detail Works. And being the ONLY Class A auto-related project in the area, interest is high for the balance of space ranging in size from 1,688sf or contiguous 8,500sf. Contact Anna McQuillan Rose for details at 408.770.1205 or anna@clubautosport.net.

In the spotlight are the “dynamic duo” − John and Christine Davis of Club Auto Sport, whom have been making a substantial difference with their leadership through business, community, and philanthropic involvement for over three decades. We are double-proud to announce that they have been chosen to be honored by both the Junior Achievement of Silicon Valley and the American Cancer Society for their tireless contributions within this great community.

Along with Nancy Albertini, Walter Loewenstern and Ed Zander, John and Christine’s prestigious Laureate induction into the Junior Achievement of Silicon Valley Business Hall of Fame was held at the Fairmont Hotel on May 10^th.

The American Cancer Society kicked off their PR at a festive and well attended cocktail and pizza on the TMFC patio within Club Auto Sport on April 19^th.  John shared a brief narrative of his 18 year cancer survival journey, to raise awareness of the American Cancer Society’s mission.  Their annual ACS Golf Tournament at the renowned CordeValle Rosewood Resort and Golf Course is on July 16^th where John Davis and Corrie Engelson another cancer survivor will also be honored.

Philanthropy was always an area of common interest for John and Christine. Having climbed to the top of his industry, John was determined to turn his attentions to building a better community. In 1984, John founded the Air Systems Car Show & Family Fun-Fest and three years later decided to make it a fundraiser dedicated to improving and enhancing the lives of children in our community.  In 1992, Christine took over the Air Systems Car Show & Family Fun-Fest event, became president of Air Systems Foundation, Inc. and continued to build the event in scope, scale, and net fundraising.

Sharing another portion of their story − life soon threw the couple a curve ball in 1994, when John was diagnosed with a deadly form of cancer.  John and Christine battled through his treatments and recovery together. John has consistently stayed focused on his health and with unparalleled courage enduring 6 major surgeries in Washington D.C. since discovery of his illness.   Since the onset of their family’s life changing episode, John and Christine have recommitted the couple’s passion for making a difference.   Their zest for life − creative talent − risk/return attitude − and passion for cars −  continues to be a way in which they have been very supportive to the local charitable community through individual efforts,  TMFC their personal investment and consulting firm where the Air Systems Foundation, Inc. office is housed, and Club Auto Sport.

Christine and John’s vast community activities have all contributed to their life philosophy; the real key to success is about sharing your blessings, knowledge, and actively participating to help others.

Congratulations to Christine and John Davis!

Join us at the club to view the two greatest spectacles of racing! Tickets are $10 per person and lunch will be available.